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The Griffin: volume 50, issue 20 - Apr. 25, 1980

The Griffin: volume 50, issue 20 - Apr. 25, 1980

then they'll iudge." Diversity Essential in Continuing Studies Canisius College has stayed within its total operating budget for 1979-80, and has even succeeded in creating a slight surplus, according to Dr. Lawrence W. Franz, vice-president of business and finance. by Anne Morey Ryan said that the projected 1980-81 budget currently has a deficit of $11,414, but a meeting will be held next Monday that will try to create a more balanced budget. Fr. Edmund G. Ryan, vicepresident for academic affairs, quoted the April 1 Report to the Middle States Commission, which gives a breakdown of the college's income as follows: 66% came from tuition, 14% from state and federal allocations, 10% from gifts and grants, 8.5% from endowment, and the remaining 1.5% from other sources. Energy grant of $74,250 for an Energy Management System. Installation of the windows, which will be aluminum with thermopanes, is expected to take place this summer. The leftover money will go toward installing energy-efficient windows in Old Main, in accordance with a Department of Franz said that a surplus of under 1%, or less than $100,000, is left from the college's original 1979-80 budget of $13 million. He cited favorable student attrition figures, especially the strong enrollment of the spring semester, and the fact that expenses were less than expected as the causes for the surplus."DOMEBELLS" DEFACE .SCHOOL — Sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning pranksters climbed up the dome and painted "We're No. i"" in light green paint. The identities of those who did it are not known and Dr. Thomas Miller, dean of students, feels that his,investigation will be fruitless. JimHauf U.S.A. Elections Contested The leaders of the group, Michael Lex, Robert Pecoraro, and Carl Vizzi, question the compliance with Article V, Section 3 of the Undergraduate Student Assembly constitution which states, "The Election Committee shall consist of one chairperson from the resident students and one chairperson from the commuter students, appointed by the Selections Committee with the advice and consent of the Student Senate; and four students appointed by the Selections Committee with the advice and consent of the Student Senate." The group contends that there serious constitutional violations on the part of the student senate in the creation of the Elections Committee which organized the elections. by Jim Arnone The recent Student Senate elections are being contested by a group of Canisius students calling themselves "the Justice 12." The members of the Committee are Arnie Geisler, Peter Snajczuk, Marshall Besch, and Lillis stated that the deadline for applications for the Committee was extended in hopes that more students would apply for the positions. There were no other applications. It was alleged by the group and confirmed by members of the Student Senate that there were only four people comprising the Elections Committee instead of six as it is stated in the constitution. According to Peggy Lillis, U.S.A. Chairperson, the full number of members for the Committee was not adhered to because of a lack of interest on the part of the students. Lillis was elected U.S.A. Treasurer in the recent elections. "The Elections Committee shall be the primary arbiter of mechanics for all elections and referendums. In this capacity it shall formulate regulations and ensure equal application of those regulations." Dr. Thomas Miller, dean of students, said that he (Continued on Page 3) sent at the last Senate meeting. The report had been placed on the agenda for that meeting. Lillis states that the Selections Committee report was not approved because there was no quorum pre- The "Justice 12" also charge that the Senate did not approve the appointment of the members of the Election Committee. They claim that according to the U.S.A. constitution, the Senate must approve the Committee under the "advice and consent" provision in Article V, Section 3 of the constitution. Maureen Krausn. Geisler stated that allegations such as-these do not deserve a reply. The group also questioned the impartiality of some of the members of the Committee. Lex contends that Geisler had publicly supported Dan Ryan for U.S.A. President. Ryan won the election. t;: : •;;' ~ ;•-•. ;/ Dr. Charles R. Schmidtke Dean of Continuing Studies -Mary Kay Anderson Among other programs offered is The Institute for Management Development. This course enables business managers to update and improve their skills. Also, seminars are offered for special groups to acquaint them with topics such as changes in the Church and problems of senior citizens. Business Writing is offered to those who want to improve their skills in business communications. Courses leading to a Certificate in Gerontology are available to those who want to become qualified as a Specialist in Aging. course instruction." He admits that in this situation there is a trade-otf. "But," he adds, "isn't it better to have good (as opposed to "perfect") alternative than no alternative?" Quest is a program that helps students who would like to apply to Canisius, but who do not meet the admissions criteria. Through special courses, the student's academic level is brought up to (Continued on Page 3) Budget Surplus Found; Bucks to Fix Old Main Others attend the Evening Divi- Probably the most familiar of the programs is the Evening Division which offers a baccalaurate degree to students who complete required courses at night. Students who attend evening classes are those who, because of work or family commitments, cannot attend during the day. "The main purpose of the Division of Continuing Studies," explained Schmidtke, "is to find out what the educational needs of the community are and what the resources of Canisius are, and then match them." Dr. Charles R. Schmidtke, who was appointed Dean of Continuing Studies on March 28, sees the division offering a variety of programs to meet a variety of needs, particularly to the older student. by Anne Tirone The Cassette studies program has been in operation at Canisius since 1975. This enables the student, for whom class attendance on campus is extremely difficult, to learn at home through audio cassette tapes. "We offer a small nucleus of courses which are strictly controlled," explained Schmidtke. "It will never lead to a baccalaurate degree because our whole view is that this program in no way substitutes for the classroom." According to Schmidtke, the majority of the students who attend evening classes are nonmatriculating, and take courses mainly out of interest in some particular subject. sion to acquire a second degree, usually in accounting. "Many institutions don't have this formal second-degree option," says Schmidtke. What has been the reaction of the faculty and administration to the new program? The administration has been pretty supportive, says Schmidtke. "The majority of the faculty is waiting to see what happens during the 18- month experimental period and The newest addition to the Division of Continuing Studies is the video cassette program. Facilities for the program haVe been set up at the downtown branch of Marine Midland Bank. Ten students have been enrolled, and the program will be an experimental one for the next 18 months. Courses have been acquired from schools such as Notre Dame, the University of Southern California and the University of Miami. Courses from Canisius are also offered. Schmidtke hopes to eventually have centers set up throughout the Buffalo area. One problem with the cassette programs, says Schmidtke, is that there is a lack of student/faculty contact when learning takes place outside the classroom. "We have to learn how to personalize media

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then they'll iudge." Diversity Essential in Continuing Studies Canisius College has stayed within its total operating budget for 1979-80, and has even succeeded in creating a slight surplus, according to Dr. Lawrence W. Franz, vice-president of business and finance. by Anne Morey Ryan said that the projected 1980-81 budget currently has a deficit of $11,414, but a meeting will be held next Monday that will try to create a more balanced budget. Fr. Edmund G. Ryan, vicepresident for academic affairs, quoted the April 1 Report to the Middle States Commission, which gives a breakdown of the college's income as follows: 66% came from tuition, 14% from state and federal allocations, 10% from gifts and grants, 8.5% from endowment, and the remaining 1.5% from other sources. Energy grant of $74,250 for an Energy Management System. Installation of the windows, which will be aluminum with thermopanes, is expected to take place this summer. The leftover money will go toward installing energy-efficient windows in Old Main, in accordance with a Department of Franz said that a surplus of under 1%, or less than $100,000, is left from the college's original 1979-80 budget of $13 million. He cited favorable student attrition figures, especially the strong enrollment of the spring semester, and the fact that expenses were less than expected as the causes for the surplus."DOMEBELLS" DEFACE .SCHOOL — Sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning pranksters climbed up the dome and painted "We're No. i"" in light green paint. The identities of those who did it are not known and Dr. Thomas Miller, dean of students, feels that his,investigation will be fruitless. JimHauf U.S.A. Elections Contested The leaders of the group, Michael Lex, Robert Pecoraro, and Carl Vizzi, question the compliance with Article V, Section 3 of the Undergraduate Student Assembly constitution which states, "The Election Committee shall consist of one chairperson from the resident students and one chairperson from the commuter students, appointed by the Selections Committee with the advice and consent of the Student Senate; and four students appointed by the Selections Committee with the advice and consent of the Student Senate." The group contends that there serious constitutional violations on the part of the student senate in the creation of the Elections Committee which organized the elections. by Jim Arnone The recent Student Senate elections are being contested by a group of Canisius students calling themselves "the Justice 12." The members of the Committee are Arnie Geisler, Peter Snajczuk, Marshall Besch, and Lillis stated that the deadline for applications for the Committee was extended in hopes that more students would apply for the positions. There were no other applications. It was alleged by the group and confirmed by members of the Student Senate that there were only four people comprising the Elections Committee instead of six as it is stated in the constitution. According to Peggy Lillis, U.S.A. Chairperson, the full number of members for the Committee was not adhered to because of a lack of interest on the part of the students. Lillis was elected U.S.A. Treasurer in the recent elections. "The Elections Committee shall be the primary arbiter of mechanics for all elections and referendums. In this capacity it shall formulate regulations and ensure equal application of those regulations." Dr. Thomas Miller, dean of students, said that he (Continued on Page 3) sent at the last Senate meeting. The report had been placed on the agenda for that meeting. Lillis states that the Selections Committee report was not approved because there was no quorum pre- The "Justice 12" also charge that the Senate did not approve the appointment of the members of the Election Committee. They claim that according to the U.S.A. constitution, the Senate must approve the Committee under the "advice and consent" provision in Article V, Section 3 of the constitution. Maureen Krausn. Geisler stated that allegations such as-these do not deserve a reply. The group also questioned the impartiality of some of the members of the Committee. Lex contends that Geisler had publicly supported Dan Ryan for U.S.A. President. Ryan won the election. t;: : •;;' ~ ;•-•. ;/ Dr. Charles R. Schmidtke Dean of Continuing Studies -Mary Kay Anderson Among other programs offered is The Institute for Management Development. This course enables business managers to update and improve their skills. Also, seminars are offered for special groups to acquaint them with topics such as changes in the Church and problems of senior citizens. Business Writing is offered to those who want to improve their skills in business communications. Courses leading to a Certificate in Gerontology are available to those who want to become qualified as a Specialist in Aging. course instruction." He admits that in this situation there is a trade-otf. "But," he adds, "isn't it better to have good (as opposed to "perfect") alternative than no alternative?" Quest is a program that helps students who would like to apply to Canisius, but who do not meet the admissions criteria. Through special courses, the student's academic level is brought up to (Continued on Page 3) Budget Surplus Found; Bucks to Fix Old Main Others attend the Evening Divi- Probably the most familiar of the programs is the Evening Division which offers a baccalaurate degree to students who complete required courses at night. Students who attend evening classes are those who, because of work or family commitments, cannot attend during the day. "The main purpose of the Division of Continuing Studies," explained Schmidtke, "is to find out what the educational needs of the community are and what the resources of Canisius are, and then match them." Dr. Charles R. Schmidtke, who was appointed Dean of Continuing Studies on March 28, sees the division offering a variety of programs to meet a variety of needs, particularly to the older student. by Anne Tirone The Cassette studies program has been in operation at Canisius since 1975. This enables the student, for whom class attendance on campus is extremely difficult, to learn at home through audio cassette tapes. "We offer a small nucleus of courses which are strictly controlled," explained Schmidtke. "It will never lead to a baccalaurate degree because our whole view is that this program in no way substitutes for the classroom." According to Schmidtke, the majority of the students who attend evening classes are nonmatriculating, and take courses mainly out of interest in some particular subject. sion to acquire a second degree, usually in accounting. "Many institutions don't have this formal second-degree option," says Schmidtke. What has been the reaction of the faculty and administration to the new program? The administration has been pretty supportive, says Schmidtke. "The majority of the faculty is waiting to see what happens during the 18- month experimental period and The newest addition to the Division of Continuing Studies is the video cassette program. Facilities for the program haVe been set up at the downtown branch of Marine Midland Bank. Ten students have been enrolled, and the program will be an experimental one for the next 18 months. Courses have been acquired from schools such as Notre Dame, the University of Southern California and the University of Miami. Courses from Canisius are also offered. Schmidtke hopes to eventually have centers set up throughout the Buffalo area. One problem with the cassette programs, says Schmidtke, is that there is a lack of student/faculty contact when learning takes place outside the classroom. "We have to learn how to personalize media